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WAKE UP CALL: Texas Republicans STUNNED as Democrats Flip Deep Red District Using New Playbook

Gary FranchiFebruary 7, 2026265 views
WAKE UP CALL: Texas Republicans STUNNED as Democrats Flip Deep Red District Using New Playbook
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Texas Republicans just got a brutal reality check that should send shockwaves through the entire conservative movement. In a stunning upset that nobody saw coming, Democrats flipped a deep red state Senate seat that hasn't been blue since George H.W. Bush was president.

Taylor Rehmet, a young machinist with zero political experience, absolutely demolished Trump-backed Republican Leigh Wambsganss by more than 14 points in Texas Senate District 9, covering Fort Worth and surrounding suburbs. Let that sink in - a 14-point blowout in a district Trump won just two years ago.

The numbers tell a horrifying story for Republicans. Political analyst Bill King noted that GOP incumbent Kelly Hancock cruised to victory in this same seat by 20 points in 2022. That's a mind-boggling 34-point swing in Democrats' favor in less than four years.

"Democrats notched a shocking upset victory Saturday when they flipped a Fort Worth-area Texas state Senate seat blue for the first time since 1992, defeating a President Trump-backed candidate," celebrated leftist activist @Stepiphaniez on social media.

But here's what should terrify every America First patriot: this wasn't some fluke or protest vote. This was a calculated Democratic strategy in action, and they're not hiding their playbook anymore.

Social media was buzzing with Democrat celebration, with posts highlighting "How Democrats flipped a ruby-red state Senate seat" and crowing about "Republicans freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset."

The Democrat Formula for Red State Takeovers

Make no mistake - this is exactly how Democrats plan to turn Texas blue permanently. They're targeting growing suburban areas with changing demographics, running candidates who can appeal to working-class voters while pushing their radical agenda through the back door.

While President Trump is fighting to secure our borders and restore American values in Washington, Democrats are playing the long game at the state level. They know they can't win nationally on their failed policies, so they're focusing on flipping key state legislatures to control redistricting and election laws.

Texas Republicans better wake up fast, because if they can't hold Fort Worth suburbs, how do they expect to keep the entire Lone Star State red? This isn't just about one seat - it's about the future of conservative governance in America's most important red state.

The question every Texas patriot should be asking: What are YOU doing to fight back before it's too late?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FiscalConservative88VerifiedFeb 8, 2026
Wake up call is right - we need better candidates and better organization at the local level.
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DefendTexasVerifiedFeb 8, 2026
Absolutely stunned but not surprised. The writing has been on the wall with all the California transplants moving here.
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ConservativeMom2024VerifiedFeb 8, 2026
What exactly is this 'new playbook' they're talking about? Are they focusing more on local issues or changing their messaging strategy?
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TexasPatriot45VerifiedFeb 9, 2026
This is exactly what I've been warning about! We can't just assume these districts will stay red forever - the Dems are playing the long game while we're sitting on our hands.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 9, 2026
100% this. Too many Republicans think they can coast on past victories.
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LoneStarLibertyVerifiedFeb 9, 2026
Saw this happening in my own county last election cycle. Democrats were knocking on doors in neighborhoods that haven't seen a campaign volunteer in years. Meanwhile our GOP folks were nowhere to be found until the last two weeks.
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VoterTurnoutMattersVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
This is why local party involvement matters so much. Can't just show up during presidential years.
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GrassrootsGOPVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Same thing here in East Texas. The ground game has been lacking big time.